School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing

Glasgow Hosts 2015 Inter-Dental Field Day

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:11:00 GMT

This year Glasgow hosted the annual inter-dental field day, welcoming Dundee Dental School to our very own Excelsior Stadium, Glasgow.

BDS5 Welcome the Class of 2020

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:08:00 GMT

We started the academic year by welcoming the new first years into the dental school with our very own annual Intra-dental field day.

Inaugural dental drill time-trial

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:05:00 GMT

Wednesday the 18th of November at 1:00pm, the Glasgow Dental Hospital & School Runners (GDH&S Runners) hosted the inaugural 2.5km time trial in Kelvingrove Park, aptly named the Dental Drill.

Glasgow Dental Historians honoured.

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:39:00 GMT

At the recent Annual Meeting in Lincoln of the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry, the Lindsay Memorial Medal, the Society’s highest award, was presented to Rufus Ross

Mouth Cancer Action Month

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:51:00 GMT

Members of the Glasgow Oral Health Improvement Student Society (GOHISS) braved the downpours on Wednesday 18th November to take to Argyle Street and raise awareness for Mouth Cancer Action Month.

Dental Dazzlers Return to Glasgow Science Centre

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:08:00 GMT

On a rainy Saturday afternoon, a group of BDS students joined staff at Glasgow Science Centre for a day of dental fun.

'Glasgow Dental Hockey Triumphant Over Vets, 5-2

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:45:00 GMT

In their first competitive game, Glasgow Dental School Hockey Club came away with a resounding 5-2 victory over the Vets.

Glasgow Grab Silver at BDSA Sports Weekend

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 15:43:00 GMT

As the 9th of October arrived, 100 Glasgow dental students hopped on coaches and departed for the most highly anticipated event of the year - the BDSA Sports Weekend.

INSPIRing Dental Students

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:49:00 GMT

Four dental students presented their research at the INSPIRE Dentistry Conference Special Event, London, 24/10/15.

Big Hearted

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 15:19:00 GMT

Friday the 16th of October was European Restart a Heart Day and a group of undergraduate dental students went to Glasgow Science Centre to raise awareness.

Class of 2015 go out with a Bang!

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:58:00 BST

Fireworks were just one of the many surprises as Class of 2015 and staff enjoyed Graduation Ball at the Dalmahoy Resort back in June.

University Teacher wins Early Career Educator Award

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:03:00 BST

Dr Ziad Al-Ani, University Teacher at Glasgow Dental School, received an Early Career Educator Award at the Association for Dental Education in Europe Conference in Szeged, Hungary.

Dental students from Sun Yat Sen University arrive in Glasgow

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:55:00 BST

Five senior students from the Sun Yat Sen University School of Stomatology arrived in Glasgow on Sunday 31 May from Guangzhou to spend four weeks at Glasgow Dental School.

Dental School Postgraduates at Loch Lomond and on the Clyde

Tue, 02 Jun 2015 11:51:00 BST

Postgraduate students at Glasgow Dental School recently organised a trip out to Loch Lomond and entered two rowers in the Glasgow –Edinburgh Boat Race

Successes for Head of the Infection & Immunity Research Group

Tue, 19 May 2015 10:33:00 BST

Professor Gordon Ramage, Head of both the Section of Biological & Medical Sciences and the Infection & Immunity Research Group, has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief of the internationally renowned journal Critical Reviews in Microbiology

The Pedalling Profs complete ‘Blinking Eye to Squinty Bridge’ cycle ride.

Thu, 07 May 2015 10:34:00 BST

Glasgow Dental School’s cycle team, The Pedalling Profs, completed its fourth venture, the ‘Blinking Eye to Squinty Bridge Ride’ from Newcastle to Glasgow, over the Bank Holiday weekend of 1-3 May 2015.

Glasgow becomes a Partner Dental School of the International Medical University, Malaysia

Thu, 07 May 2015 10:29:00 BST

Glasgow Dental School has entered into a partnership with the Dental School of the International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia, to accept students into the third year of the Glasgow BDS programme after they have successfully completed three years of study in Kuala Lumpur.

Dental Dazzlers

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:48:00 BST

Student and staff from the Dental School have staged a unique public engagement event, using the opportunity for a research study into the bargain.

Glasgow Dental School Tops League Table

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 11:26:00 BST

Glasgow Dental School takes first place in the 2016 Complete University Guide

The Flying Molars Zip Slide Team Enjoys Success

Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:12:00 BST

The Flying Molars enjoyed perfect conditions for their fundraising zip-slide across the river Clyde on a sunny Saturday, 18th April.

Professor Bissell Wins Award in Krakow

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:43:00 BST

Prof Vince Bissell recently won an award for his visiting professor lecture at an international workshop in Krakow

Official Opening of The Sanctuary at Glasgow Dental Hospital & School on 25 March 2015

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 15:58:00 BST

The Sanctuary at Glasgow Dental Hospital was officially opened on Wednesday 25 March 2015, with a short dedication ceremony.

The Mad Molars Release a Promotional Video

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:25:00 BST

The three University staff members who have entered the Monte Carlo or Bust Banger Rally as 'The Mad Molars' have launched a promotional video to support their fund-raising.

New GDSS committee elected for 2014/2015

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:27:00 BST

Tuesday 31st March saw part two of the GDSS AGM, the elections for the new committee, 2015/2016.

BD3, Colin Glackin, takes victory in the Table Tennis Final

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:21:00 BST

Tuesday the 31st of March 2015 saw the highly anticipated inaugural table tennis tournament come to an exciting and dramatic conclusion.

Victory for GDSS Rugby Squad

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:33:00 BST

GDSS Rugby Squad concede 0 points on their way to winning the Glasgow Caledonian University Rugby 10s tournament.

GDSS Holds the First Part of its AGM

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:30:00 BST

Members of the GDSS committee held an information night for students about what the GDSS has done this year and what is in involved on being in the committee.

Fifth Year Student Wins Local Heat of DENTSPLY's Global Ceram.X Case Contest

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:04:00 GMT

BDS 5 student Shakil Umerji has won the local heat of a global competition which has been running successfully for over 10 years, organised by dental equipment and supplies manufacturer Dentsply.

Strictly Come Dentists A Big Hit

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:51:00 GMT

Staff and Students Gathered in Maryhill Community Central Halls on the 27th February for the second edition of Glasgow Dental School’s Strictly Come Dentists.

Staff and Students enjoy a St Patrick’s Day themed Ceilidh

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 10:30:00 GMT

The last fundraising event for the fifth year graduation ball saw staff and students dance the night away at a traditional Ceilidh held in the Queen Margaret Union on 20th March.

Glasgow Dental Student Has Talent!

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:21:00 GMT

First Year Student Hannah Lawler, wins first Place in Dental Protection's UK Dental School Competition, Dental Students Got Talent

A Fond Farewell to Dr Cameron

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 08:31:00 GMT

Dr. Donald Cameron retires after over twenty-eight years service teaching dental students in aspects of dental technology

Dr Marcello Riggio appears as a live studio guest expert on radio show The Naked Scientists (Sunday 1st February 2015)

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:44:00 GMT

Dr Marcello Riggio (Senior Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology, Dental School, University of Glasgow) appeared as a live studio guest expert on Sunday 1st February 2015 on the award-winning radio show The Naked Scientists

Dental School early career researchers awarded free membership of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) for 2015

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:39:00 GMT

Five early career researchers from the Dental School, University of Glasgow have been awarded one-year free membership (worth $200.00) for 2015 of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

First Scottish Oral Health Research Collaboration Conference takes place in Stirling

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:35:00 GMT

Sixty-three dental academics, students, practitioners and other colleagues attended the first Scottish Oral Health Research Collaboration (SOHRC) Conference at the Stirling Highland Hotel on Wednesday 18th February 2015.

Staff and Students enjoy International Evening

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:42:00 GMT

On a snowy Wednesday evening, undergraduate and postgraduate students got together with staff from GDS for an evening of entertainment and food from around the globe.

Annual Ball sees its biggest turn out!

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:49:00 GMT

The Grand Central Hotel played host to Glasgow Dental Student Society for the Annual Ball which was attended by over 350 students and staff

2014 Saw Two Fantastic Field Days

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:34:00 GMT

The Glasgow Dental Student Society enjoyed two fun filled field days in 2014.

Glasgow Dental Student Society Pantomime a great hit!

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:30:00 GMT

Members of the cast of Opercules, the Class of 2015 Glasgow Dental Student Society charity Pantomime, performed in the University Union on 5 December.

Congratulations on Staff Degree Successes!

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 14:10:00 GMT

Kurt Busuttil Naudi and Niall Rogerson have successfully obtained the degree of Master of Education (Learning and Teaching in Higher Education) from the University of Glasgow.

Professor Lal Madathil appointed as Visiting Professor at Glasgow Dental School

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 13:59:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Professor Lal Madathil, Professor of Oral Pathology at Kerala University of Health Sciences and Consultant in Oral Health at Mangalore Institute of Oncology, has been appointed a Visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow Dental School.